Cincinnati OH, U.S.A. Hard Masters 1000 Round of 16

Thiago Agustin Tirante vs Jakub Mensik: AI Prediction | Games, Spread, Aces & Double Faults

Thiago Agustin Tirante

Rank: #50
32%
VS

Jakub Mensik

Rank: #16
68%
Expected Total Games: 26.5
Predicted Winner: Jakub Mensik

Why the Model Favors Jakub Mensik

The factors that drove this prediction, measured in win-probability points.

Recent record by level +8.8 Jakub Mensik
Surface fit +4.1 Jakub Mensik
Overall strength +3.4 Jakub Mensik
Recent form +2.4 Thiago Agustin Tirante
Age +1.2 Jakub Mensik

Starting from an even matchup, these factors move the model to 68% for Jakub Mensik. Computed with gradient-based attribution on our neural network, not editorial opinion. How to read this →

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Player Metrics

Thiago Agustin Tirante

Form Index: 73.8
ELO Rating: 1826.9
Glicko2 Rating: 1803.6
Current Fatigue (minutes): 476.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 32.8
Clay: 28.5
Grass: 6.2
Serve Rating: 96.8
Return Rating: 89.0

Jakub Mensik

Form Index: 62.6
ELO Rating: 1839.1
Glicko2 Rating: 1870.1
Current Fatigue (minutes): 263.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 40.3
Clay: 39.9
Grass: 18.9
Serve Rating: 96.2
Return Rating: 86.8

Recent Matches

Thiago Agustin Tirante

Jakub Mensik

  • Last Match: vs Rinky Hijikata (2-0) hard Cincinnati 92 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Mattia Bellucci (2-1) hard Cincinnati 171 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Ben Shelton (0-2) hard Toronto 72 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Botic van de Zandschulp (2-0) hard Toronto 89 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Terence Atmane (2-0) hard Toronto 101 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

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Thiago Agustin Tirante
vs
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Jakub Mensik
Hard
0 - 0
Clay
0 - 0
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

Cincinnati, Ohio. Round of 16 on hard courts at a Masters 1000 event. The model favors Jakub Mensik to advance, with a 67.99% chance of victory over Thiago Agustin Tirante, who carries a 32.01% probability. The match is expected to be relatively short by games, with a projected total of about 26.5 games.

Match Analysis

The model’s edge for Mensik comes mainly from his recent record by level, his better surface fit, and marginally stronger overall measures. Mensik sits at world rank 16 versus Tirante at 50. Their Elo ratings are close, 1839.1 for Mensik and 1826.9 for Tirante, but Mensik’s surface strength index is higher at 40.31 compared with Tirante’s 32.83. That surface advantage accounts for part of the prediction swing toward Mensik by 4.1 percentage points. The recent record by level was the single largest driver, contributing 8.8 percentage points toward Mensik in the model. Tirante brings a higher form index at 73.76 against Mensik’s 62.62, which is reflected in the model allocating 2.4 percentage points to Tirante for recent form. Fatigue is a notable contrast. Tirante has logged 476 minutes at the event so far, while Mensik has logged 263 minutes, a gap that favors Mensik going into this match. Both players have similar serve profiles with mean serve indexes of 96.84 for Tirante and 96.24 for Mensik, so serve power alone is not a differentiator. Over their last three matches, Tirante has won three straight in Cincinnati, including two long encounters. Mensik has two wins in Cincinnati and a loss in Toronto three matches ago, showing sturdier recent match efficiency but less cumulative time on court.

Total Games Predictions

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Expected Total Games in Match 26.5 Most likely outcome: 26 games

📊 Total Games Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each total games outcome

Probability distribution chart for total games in Thiago Agustin Tirante versus Jakub Mensik. The X-axis shows possible total games values and the Y-axis shows the predicted probability percentage for each outcome.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of total games ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for total games in Thiago Agustin Tirante versus Jakub Mensik. The curve rises from 0% to 100%, showing the cumulative probability for each games total threshold.

Games Spread Predictions

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Expected Games Spread (Thiago Agustin Tirante - Jakub Mensik) -2.2 Most likely spread: -3 (Jakub Mensik wins 3 more games)

📊 Games Spread Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each games spread outcome

Probability distribution chart for games spread in Thiago Agustin Tirante versus Jakub Mensik. Positive values indicate Thiago Agustin Tirante winning more games, negative values indicate Jakub Mensik winning more games.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of spread ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for games spread in Thiago Agustin Tirante versus Jakub Mensik. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each spread threshold.

Aces and Double Faults Predictions

The aces prediction and predicted aces total for the match sits at 18.66, with an expected double faults figure of 6.88. On medium-paced hard courts, these numbers reflect a balanced environment where big servers can still generate aces but returns remain effective. Since neither player has a significantly higher serve rating, the serve dynamics should be balanced and keep the ace count around the projected level.
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Expected Total Aces 18.7 Most likely: 18 aces
Expected Total Double Faults 6.9 Most likely: 6 double faults

🎯 Aces Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each ace count outcome

Probability distribution chart for total aces in Thiago Agustin Tirante versus Jakub Mensik. Higher ace counts are more likely on faster surfaces like grass.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of aces ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for total aces in Thiago Agustin Tirante versus Jakub Mensik. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each aces threshold.

Double Faults Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each double fault count outcome

Probability distribution chart for double faults in Thiago Agustin Tirante versus Jakub Mensik. The chart shows the predicted probability for each double-fault count.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of double faults ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for double faults in Thiago Agustin Tirante versus Jakub Mensik. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each double faults threshold.

🎯 Match Format Predictions

Tiebreak Likelihood

Probability that any tiebreak is played in this match

51.8% Predicted: Tiebreak likely

Exact Score Distribution BO3

Probability of each set-by-set outcome (Thiago Agustin Tirante's perspective)

0-2 Most likely set score (43.3%)
Probability distribution of the final set score from Thiago Agustin Tirante's perspective. Format: BO3.

Final Prediction

Mensik’s advantage is driven primarily by the model key factor of recent record by level, supported by a better surface strength index and lower fatigue. The minutes on court and surface fit are the key items to watch as the match unfolds.

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